FIFA World Cup: Day one, live scores, results, highlights

That's it for tonight/this morning...

Not the game many of us would have predicted, but plenty of goals - and a couple of screamers too. We'll be back again to do it all tomorrow - when undoubtedly the marquee fixture will be the final game of the day as Spain takes on Portugal. But before that we've got Morocco vs Iran, and Egypt vs. Uruguay. See you then.

3:08am on 15 Jun 2018

Here's our first take after the game...

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Finally let loose after a year-long diet of international friendlies, hosts Russia roared their World Cup intent to the rafters on Thursday with a 5-0 tournament-opening win over Saudi Arabia.

The Russians served up an adrenaline-fuelled performance for an 80,000-capacity Luzhniki crowd which included President Vladimir Putin and the Saudi crown prince.

2:59am on 15 Jun 2018

Full time: Russia 5, Saudi Arabia 0

An absolute blowout to start the tournament - the hosts were completely dominant and the scoreline doesn't really flatter them, although it did include two goals in the last couple of minutes of play.

Just on that, those last two finishes were both sublime, particularly the fourth, which saw Denis Cheryshev grab his second of the match with a gorgeous finish.

With goal difference so important, the tournament is almost over before it's really begun for Saudi Arabia, and the Russians probably only need one more point to find a way through to the next round.

2:55am on 15 Jun 2018

AND IT'S FIVE!!!

The last kick of the game is a fifth goal, and it's Golovin who gets on the scoresheet to go along with his two assists - a glorious free kick from the edge of box, and the hosts have won 5-0. What a win.

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2:52am on 15 Jun 2018

WHAT A HIT FROM CHERYSHEV!!!

That's the cherry on top, and it's 4-0. Goodness me what a brilliant goal - it's chested down on the edge of the box by Dzyuba into the path of the Villareal winger, who uncorks a shot with the outside of his boot that flies into the top corner, past a helpless goalkeeper. What a hit.

2:51am on 15 Jun 2018

Three minutes of added time to come..

It's still 3-0, and the hosts are off to a flyer. Saudi Arabia's tournament looks just about over already.

2:48am on 15 Jun 2018

87 minutes gone, 3-0 Russia

Gazinskiy nearly fluffs a clearance which would have basically given the Saudis a goal, but recovers in time and the ball is cleared.

Aleksandr Golovin is then booked, the first yellow of the tournament.

2:44am on 15 Jun 2018

83 minutes gone, 3-0 Russia

Every touch being roared now by the fans as the Russians continue to keep their foot on the gas and push forward for another goal - Kuzyaev tries a shot from a long way out but it's miles over.

Mohammed Al-Sahlawi comes off for Mohanad Asiri in what is the final change of the contest.

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2:38am on 15 Jun 2018

76 minutes gone, 3-0 Russia

Roman Zobnin heads over from a set piece as Golovin was eyeing off a third assist. His delivery from out wide has been truly superb tonight as we look set for the home nation to enjoy a huge win - barring the most outrageous of miracle comebacks.

2:33am on 15 Jun 2018

GOAL FOR RUSSIA!!

A thumping header from Dzyuba, just on the pitch - it was a lovely cross from the right from Aleksandr Golovin, who grabs his second assist of the match. This is a carve up!